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Topic: How about acrylic nails?
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Bob Stone
Member From: Gainesville, FL, USA
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posted 13 December 2001 02:14 PM
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Seriously, folks. I have a friend who uses them for fingerpicking a steel string guitar. He thinks they are the greatest. Anyone ever tried 'em on steel? Inquiring minds want to know. |
Marc Weller
Member From: Upland, Ca. 91784
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posted 13 December 2001 03:05 PM
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I saw Chet Atkins perform in D.C. around '81 and he told the audience he had broken a nail and was using a Lee Press On. He sounded great that night BTW. MW |
Michael Johnstone
Member From: Sylmar,Ca. USA
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posted 13 December 2001 06:44 PM
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I have long nails for standard guitar and I've tried playing steel with them and I just can't dig in like I can with metal fingerpicks.I have also used glue-ons when I've broken a nail and they also just sound dinky on steel - especially speed picking.What I DO like about having long nails whether they're real or not is that when wearing fingerpicks,the long nails close the gap between the tip of my finger and the tip of the fingerpick in a way that keeps me from catching a nail on the next higher string from the one I'm trying to pick. -MJ- |
oj hicks
Member From: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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posted 16 December 2001 07:35 PM
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Long nails are standard fare for classical guitar players. Christopher Parkening was here in concert with the Birmingham Synphony a few months back. I don't understand how finger nails can take it the way he dishes it out...but he was outstanding. |
Michael Brebes
Member From: Northridge CA
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posted 17 December 2001 12:42 PM
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I have "classical guitar" nails as well. I have found it very hard to get used to fingerpicks and thumbpicks. The only fingerpicks I've found that I can use at all are two different types:The metal ones with a round cutout so the pad of your finger can go through. These give me the feel that I'm used to, but the metal end right against my own nail and gives it the extra metal bite. The others are the cylindrical ones that slide on your finger with the end section that slides right under your existing nail. These come in both metal and plastic. Those feel the closest to using your own nail. For fingerpickers that use your nails and need a backup, I think these are the quickest and easiest way to go.
The only thumb pick I can use is a Herco that is shaped like a regular guitar pick with a wrap around your thumb. |
Tom Campbell
Member From: Houston, Texas, USA
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posted 17 December 2001 06:20 PM
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MichaelWhere can I buy the picks you just described? I also dislike finger picks. My nail are very strong and reliable, but I am always fearful of spliting one at the wrong time (is there ever a good time!)? Sounds as though you may have found a solution! TC |
Michael Brebes
Member From: Northridge CA
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posted 18 December 2001 02:03 PM
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I did some research to answer your question. The pick that slides on your finger and under your nail is made by Alaska and come in plastic or brass. The picks with the cutouts are Propik Fingertone picks. They look very similar to a wide blade fingerpick but with the middle cut out. I did a search thru Yahoo and found a number of webpages where people sell them. Pictures are available of the Alaska picks but didn't see any of the Propik Fingertone. Hope that answers your question enough. I bought mine at McCabe's in Santa Monica, CA. It's a bit far from Texas. |
Tom Campbell
Member From: Houston, Texas, USA
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posted 18 December 2001 03:38 PM
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Thanks Michael! I'll do a search for the Alaska picks. I think there was a thread on the Forum awhile back on the other pick.Thanks |
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